Roy A. Minnerly

Roy A. Minnerly, 97, of Effort, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, in Golden Living Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of the late Veronica (Guzowski) Minnerly.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a son of the late Albert and Jennie (Dahl) Minnerly.

He had worked as a machinist for C.F. Mueller Macaroni Co. in Jersey City, N.J., for 45 years, retiring in 1976.

Roy was a World War II Army veteran, and a member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and the American Legion Post 927 in Gilbert. He also was a member of Middlecreek Christian Church in Kresgeville.

He is survived by three sons: Roy J. Minnerly of Effort; Dennis M. Minnerly of Key West, Fla.; and Kenneth G. Minnerly of Manheim; five grandchildren: David and Jason Minnerly of Manheim, Michael and Chris Minnerly of Florida, and Jessica; and two great-grandchildren, Kaylie and Cara.

A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. An additional viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday, Aug. 30, at Middlecreek Christian Church, Kresgeville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Steve Boothe officiating. Burial will be at Buena Vista Cemetery, Brodheadsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Middlecreek Christian Church, P.O. Box 207, Kresgeville, PA 18333.